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Parliament, parties, policy and the 2026 political cycle.
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Iris Kaingu Defeats UPND Candidate in Mwandi
Independent candidate Iris Kaingu has won the Mwandi Constituency parliamentary seat, defeating the ruling UPND candidate, Sibeso Sefulo. Returning Officer Nowa Nowa has declared Kaingu as duly elected MP for Mwandi after polling 6,595 votes compared to Sefulo who obtained 6,110. Kaingu, who had previously…
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ECZ Sets Two Result Announcements for Today
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) last night resumed the announcement of presidential election results following the lifting of the suspension of the counting and announcement process. The Commission says results from Feira, Chisamba, Dongwe and Kundabwika constituencies have so far been announced, with incoming…
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Tonse Alliance Denies Russia Training was for Election Disruption
The Tonse Alliance has rejected allegations that three of its security personnel detained after returning from Russia were trained to disrupt Zambia’s elections or engage in treasonous activities. Speaking through NRPUP Presidential Candidate spokesperson George Chisanga, the alliance says Victor Muziamba, Dixon Tembo and Gideon…
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Electoral Commission of Zambia Issues Notice on Presidential Candidate Withdrawal
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has released a public notice confirming the formal withdrawal of a presidential candidate ahead of the polls. According to the notice issued by Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro on today on the 12th of August, 2026…
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When Power Returns to the People
Jr The Source of Political Power Every election asks a deceptively simple question: who should govern? But beneath that question lies another, more fundamental one: who has the authority to decide? In Zambia, the answer is found at the very beginning of…
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Excavators or Two Million Jobs: What Will Zambians Choose?
As Zambia heads to the August 13 general elections, voters are being presented with very different promises about what development should look like. Brian Mundubile has been associated with promises of tangible community projects, including the reported provision of excavators, while President…
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Tiye P – Before The Ballot Vido
Zambian artist Tiye P has unveiled the official visuals for “Before The Ballot,” a thought-provoking record that reminds citizens of the power they possess when they step into the voting booth. Rather than endorsing a particular political party or candidate, “Before The Ballot” focuses on…
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HH pledges more jobs, development
CHRISTINE CHIHAME, ESTHER NG’ANDU Chembe, Kitwe PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Chembe, Milenge, Chipili and Mwansabombwe districts in Luapula Province, where he pledged to create more job opportunities, improve infrastructure and enhance agricultural activities. In all the four community engagements…
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Police Probe Alleged Voter Card Exchange for Salt, Cash in Chama
Police in Chama District have opened investigations into allegations that voters were being offered packets of salt and cash in exchange for their voters’ cards. The incident is alleged to have occurred on August 8, 2026, in Sitwe Village under Chief Kambombo…
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Mundubile Demands Clarity on Ballot Marking, Faster Results
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to immediately clarify its guidance on ballot marking, arguing that last-minute changes could confuse voters and undermine confidence in the electoral process. Mr Mundubile says the Commission…
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LAZ Warns Political Violence Threatens Credibility of August 13 Elections
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has warned that the recent surge in political violence risks undermining the credibility of the August 13 General Elections, urging law enforcement agencies and electoral authorities to act decisively and impartially against those responsible regardless of…
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Kennedy Kamba Drops Habeas Corpus Case
Businessman and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity member Kennedy Kamba has discontinued his High Court application in which he was seeking his release from police custody. The notice of discontinuance, filed through his lawyers at Aongola and Company Legal Practitioners, states that Mr…
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Lawyer Malisa Batakati Urges Action on Political Violence
Lusaka lawyer Mehluli Malisa Batakati has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Zambia Police Service to take decisive action against the reported cases of political violence ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Election. Mr. Batakati described the reports as deeply concerning…
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Netizens urged to verify information ahead of the polls
As Zambia prepares for the general elections, some netizens have continued to stress the importance of verifying information before sharing it, warning that the spread of fake news and unverified claims could fuel tension and violence amongst Zambians. Speaking in an interview…
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Solar power can be an easy fix but comes with hidden costs – Yusuf Dodia
A Lusaka-based Economist has cautioned that Zambia’s push for large-scale solar projects could create long-term environmental problems, urging government to prioritize hydroelectric power as a sustainable solution to the country’s energy crisis. This came after President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned the second phrase of the Chisamba…
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HC of India to Zambia calls for promotion of equal opportunities for all Women
High Commissioner of India to Zambia His Excellency Shri Alok Ranjan Jha has emphasised the importance of giving women equal rights and opportunities in order to develop as a country. The High Commissioner expressed that despite seen tremendous improvement in women participation in different development…
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ECZ Says Candidates WHO Withdrew after July 6 Will Still Appear on Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has clarified that candidates who resigned after July 6, 2026, will still have their names printed on ballot papers for the upcoming General Election, even though they are no longer eligible to stand. In a public…
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President Hichilema Shares…
Thank you very much ba Chililabombwe. Yes, we have delivered in some sectors but more is yet to be done. We understand the cost of living remains high and we are confident that with economic foundation we have set up, it will begin lowering. We…
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Mundubile’s Remarks Disappoint Union President
Civil Servants and Allied Workers Union of Zambia President Joy Beene says he is disappointed with remarks by opposition National Reconciliation Party for Unity leader Brian Mundubile that he will fire some civil servants if his party forms government. Mr. Beene says Civil servants work…
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President Hichilema Shares…
Thank you mwebakwasu ba kwi Lamba, ku Mpongwe district on the Copperbelt province for coming in thousands today. Together, let’s protect the gains we have achieved in the education, health, infrastructure and many other sectors. This journey we started together must continue. And yes, we…
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UPND Condemns Mundubile’s Remarks on Civil Servants, Reaffirms Commitment to a Professional Public Service
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has expressed concern over remarks attributed to NIRPUP leader Brian Mundubile in Mporokoso, in which he reportedly threatened to dismiss certain civil servants if elected into office. The UPND believes such statements are regrettable and risk creating unnecessary…
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ECZ Dismisses Election Rigging Claims, Reaffirms Commitment to Credible Polls
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has dismissed as false and misleading allegations circulating on social media, claiming that Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi is training individuals to rig the 2026 General Election. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the claims…
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Chitambo Assures Hh of More Votes
President Hakainde Hichilema writes… Thank you! Thank you! We are determined to change the narrative of Mpelembe area in Chitambo district of Central province. The encouragement and counsel by His Royal Highness Chief Chitambo and his people that the area lagged behind in terms of…
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Cso Alliance Backs ECZ in Best Interests of the People…
CSO Alliance Urges Voters to Hold Politicians Accountable, Backs ECZ’s ‘Count Me In’ Campaign Ahead of August Elections. “We are Funded by the People.” Says civil society Alliance. By Gibson Zulu, The newly launched Civil Society Organisations Alliance on Legal Reforms (CSALR) has urged Zambians…
